The Best of Unterbilk, Düsseldorf

So I’ve been doing a little Unterbilk research while I’ve taken a short break from travelling the world. I have recently settled into my new apartment that is situated within Unterbilk, Düsseldorf and while in an attempt to discover my new home town, I quickly realized there is a lack of content on the web for English speakers in the area.

With that being said, it’s my intention to use this series ‘The Best Of…’ as a way to get to know my new home better and help out foreigners and locals along the way.

So, after a couple months of settling in, I’ve had ample opportunity to get out and explore the different cuisine, shops, nature and architecture that Unterbilk, Düsseldorf has to offer.

You see the red highlighted portion? That’s Unterbilk!

Food in Unterbilk

I think I eat Nudel Quelle more often than I actually cook my own meals lately. For less than 7 or 8 EUR you can get a huge bowl of fresh hand made tagliatelle with delicious toppings (my favourite – gorgonzola, spinach, mushrooms, garlic and cream sauce)!

This place use to be a little secret hidden behind the big box stores of Bilk Arcaden, but has recently been one of the most popular doner shops in the city. Their well known for their vegan and vegetarian doners – my favourite is their deep fried veggies and chicken wrap.

Right across from the Bilker Kirche is Pizzeria Uscana. It’s not been easy finding a pizza shop in the city that beats out my beloved Bella Italia back in Freiburg, but I’m off to explore Uscana next! (I’ve heard it’s amazing).

Sights in Unterbilk

There’s so much going on in the streets of the city, but Unterbilk is one of those areas you won’t find many tourists. Loretto Strasse is a trendy corner of Unterbilk with beautiful one of a kind shops and delicious eats.

I only had the pleasure of attending a service at the Alt St. Martin Kirche last week and I was amazed at how beautiful it was (inside and out). It is one of the oldest standing churches in the city and is perfect in size (small and quaint).

The Rheinturm is absolutely no secret, but it’s certainly worth checking out! You can take the elevator to the top of the tower for a stunning look out and sit down for a couple drinks and the cocktail bar above.

Entertainment in Unterbilk

Nature in Unterbilk

Unterbilk is well known for having one of a kind store fronts, cafes and restaurants, but that doesn’t mean we should be forgetting about the beautiful nature around the city. Here are a few green spots to check out along the way:

Shopping in Unterbilk

Filled with beautiful postcards and city illustrations, this cute little shop has quite a unique collection. They also carry designer brands from across the world. Recently they launched the sale of beautiful hand crafted jewellery from the Dutch record label Bazou.

If you enjoy a one-stop-shop, this is the place to be. Filled with shops from electronics, clothing, and food, this is an easy place to pick up all you need.

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Jenna Davis

Jenna is a freelance travel blogger, social media consultant and marketing manager. Born and raised in Toronto, Ontario, Jenna swapped her Canadian lifestyle for the city life in Düsseldorf, Germany back in 2014. Would you like to be a guest author on #LifeInDüsseldorf? Send us a message at hello@lifeinduesseldorf.com.

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